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AB-U Issue #226 - November 02, 2008.
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From the Editor
Read the AuctionBytes editorial to catch up on important news for online sellers. Read the editor's views on current events, including information about AuctionBytes latest newsletter, EcommerceBytes Insider.
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Ecommerce 3.0: Extending the Marketplace with Google ProductAds
Could Google be laying the foundation for an ecommerce platform unlike any other? AuctionBytes takes a look at what Google could be planning, and how its existing ad platform could be a clue into how it would extend ecommerce across the Internet.
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Ecommerce Collides with Handmade: An Interview with Etsy
Etsy is an ecommerce marketplace advocating the handmade lifestyle, with three categories in which to buy and sell: Handmade - "Goods handmade by you; Supplies - "Commercial and handmade crafting supplies"; and Vintage - "Items 20 years or older with vintage appeal." With 200,000 sellers and over 1.43 million registered users, Etsy is getting lots of attention from the mainstream press. AuctionBytes sat down with Etsy's Adam Brown to find out what sellers should know about Etsy.
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You've Got Changes: AOL Drops Photo-Hosting Options
AOL is closing its photo-hosting and photo-sharing services. Columnist Greg Holden gives some tips on finding a photo-hosting service with the online seller in mind.
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First Item Sold Online: Turkey Calls and Boxing Gloves
Do you remember the first item you ever sold online? Let us know by sending an email to ina@auctionbytes.com and we may publish your story. Today we hear from two sellers who both got their start by selling some items for friends. JT sold some turkey calls, which went for close to $900, and Linda sold a pair of vintage boxing gloves for $79.
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Collector's Corner: Transportation Tokens
With the march of progress, transportation systems around the world are replacing tokens with electronic card readers - so it's no surprise there are websites and books celebrating transportation tokens. Collector's Corner columnist Michele Alice takes us on a tour to help us better understand the appeal of these items to "vecturists"!
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AuctionBytes Soundoff: Letters from Readers
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From feedback to payment services, from increased fees to posting policies, AuctionBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views.
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